The Cumberland County Building and Grounds Committee yesterday unanimously approved the purchase of a plaque to honor Steve Norris.

It will head to the county budget committee for their consideration. If approved there, the county commission will vote to approve the purchase of the plaque.

The bronze raised letter plaque will have a picture of Norris with the words “Steve Norris In loving memory of a local radio icon and beloved weatherman 1959 – 2022”.

The plaque would be placed on the old Tennessee Highway Patrol building at the corner of Second Avenue and Main Street next to the old courthouse. Norris used the building for an office to send out weather forecasts.

Steve began on-air weather forecasting at age 17 for local radio station WAEW-AM/FM.

For decades, Steve has provided live weather updates on several radio stations as a certified meteorologist, including his most recent position since 2003 as staff meteorologist for 3B Media stations 105.7 The Hog, 93.3 The Ranch, Spirit 101.9 and 94.1 The Vibe.

Steve also submitted weather reports regularly to the Crossville Chronicle along with other newspapers near and far.

Steve has been featured on Knoxville TV stations over the years for his “spot on” weather coverage.

Steve passed away at Cumberland Medical Center on September 22, 2022, after suffering complications from pneumonia.